Public Interest Legal Foundation Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Public Interest Legal Foundation Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Interest Legal Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Public Interest Legal Foundation Inc generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO PROVIDE SERVICES/REPRESENTATION TO STATES AND ELECTION OFFICIALS,NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS,AND INDIVIDUALS,TO ASSIST THEM WITH THE EXERCISE OF THEIR CIVIL AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON VOTING RIGHTS.PROVIDE EDUCATION TO CITIZENS AND ELECTION OFFICIALS REGARDING ELECTION INTEGRITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE LITIGATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFENDING THE CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM INTRUSION BY STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. SPECIALIZES IN CIVIL LITIGATION IN HIGH-PROFILE MATTERS AFFECTING THE PROCESSES OF THE NATION WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS TO GIVE AIDE TO THE CAUSE OF ELECTION INTEGRITY AND LITIGATING AGAINST LAWLESSNESS IN AMERICAN ELECTIONS.
EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY - PILF HAS A FOCUSED EFFORT TO RAISE AWARENESS OF VITAL ISSUES SUCH AS NON-CITIZENS VOTING , LACK OF CITIZEN VERIFICATION AND OTHER SHORTFAILS IN THE CURRENT ELECTION PROCESS. PILF HAS MARSHALLED EXPERT RESOURCES TO HELP EDUCATE CITIZENS, OFFICIALS AND DECISION MAKERS ABOUT THE ROLE OF ELECTION PROCESS LAWS AND HOW THEY AFFECT POLICY AND CONSTITUTIONAL ARCHITECTURE. PILF ASSISTS ELECTION OFFICIALS IN DEVISING ELECTION INTEGRITY POLICIES. PILF HAS RESPONDED TO REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE FROM ELECTION OFFICIALS AND LEGISLATURES TO DISCUSS BEST PRACTICES FOR VOTER ROLL MAINTENANCE. PILF HAS A COMPLETED RESEARCH PROJECTS AND PUBLISHED REPORTS REGARDING BEST PRACTICES FOR VOTER ROLL MAINTENANCE AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF LACK OF CITIZENSHIP VERIFICATION IN THE ELECTION PROCESS. PILF ATTORNEYS HAVE TESTIFIED BEFORE LEGISLATIVE BODIES PRESENTING AND DISCUSSING PILF'S RESEARCH AND REPORTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
William Davis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Hans Von Spakovsky Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cleta Mitchell Chairman Dir | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Christian Adams Pres General | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $212,000 |
David Norcross Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kaylan Phillips Litigation C | $133,275 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Waters Agency Digital Media | 12/30/20 | $111,195 |
John Christian Adams General Counsel | 12/30/20 | $162,000 |
Simpatico Software Systems Inc Professional Data Analysist | 12/30/20 | $369,413 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,576,786 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,576,786 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $901 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,692,133 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,247,711 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $131,536 |
Payroll taxes | $76,766 |
Fees for services: Management | $11,926 |
Fees for services: Legal | $25,608 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $58,407 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $114,747 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $156,499 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $40,125 |
Information technology | $53,412 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,975 |
Travel | $88,212 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,783 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,684 |
Insurance | $59,330 |
All other expenses | $775,218 |
Total functional expenses | $2,912,939 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,596,652 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,321 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $56,148 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $233,955 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,894,076 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $103,954 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $239,176 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $343,130 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,045,809 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $505,137 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,894,076 |